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== Formulae ==
 
== Formulae ==
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For the simple case of two populations, this is simply:
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:<math>F_{st} = (p_1 - p_2)^2 / {2\overline{p}(1-\overline{p})}</math>
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Where:
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:<math>\overline{p} = (p_1 + p_2) / 2</math>
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==
  
Nielsen R, Mountain JL, Huelsenbeck JP, Slatkin M (1998) Maximum-Likelihood Estimation of Population Divergence Times and Population Phylogeny in Models Without Mutation. ''Evolution'' '''52''':669-677
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Nielsen R, Mountain JL, Huelsenbeck JP and Slatkin M (1998) Maximum-Likelihood Estimation of Population Divergence Times and Population Phylogeny in Models Without Mutation. ''Evolution'' '''52''':669-677
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Reynolds J, Weir BS and Cockerham CC (1983) Estimation of the coancestry coefficient: basis for a short-term genetic distance. ''Genetics'' '''105''':767-779.

Latest revision as of 03:47, 3 October 2010

Fst is a measure of population divergence. It measures the reduction in heterozygosity in a subdivided population compared to that in large, random mating population with the same allele frequencies.

Formulae

For the simple case of two populations, this is simply:

Where:

References

Nielsen R, Mountain JL, Huelsenbeck JP and Slatkin M (1998) Maximum-Likelihood Estimation of Population Divergence Times and Population Phylogeny in Models Without Mutation. Evolution 52:669-677

Reynolds J, Weir BS and Cockerham CC (1983) Estimation of the coancestry coefficient: basis for a short-term genetic distance. Genetics 105:767-779.